Description
Requirements
- Monitors and assumes responsibility for efficient use of resources.
- Schedules personal time off such that necessary services (Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, Social Services, etc.) are adequately available.
- Assists in orientation, training and education to insure that all department members are able to perform as described in their appropriate job description.
- Uses computer, copy/fax machine, and other office equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Assists in maintaining files and documents as needed to meet hospital needs and requirements of regulating agencies (CMS, NMDOH, DNV, etc.).
- Interviews patients and their families, physicians, and nursing staff to obtain information relevant to medical problems and discharge planning needs.
- Acts as liaison between the hospitalized patient, their family, their physician and the community health agencies, facilities and allied services that will provide continued care after discharge from hospital.
- Provides brief counseling services to patients and their families for problems related to hospitalization and future care needs.
- Maintains current information on all frequently used community resources, financial benefits programs and placement facilities, updating departmental files and handouts for patients.
- Assists patients and their families in formulating and implementing appropriate plans for post-discharge health care.
- Assists with nursing home placement inquiries and documentation required for placement problems.
- Develops Policies & Procedures as needed for specific Social Work needs.
Requirements
Education
Required:
Masters
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
L-Lic Masters SW
Preferred:
C-Heartsaver
C-BLS